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PE59 ZNU

2009 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 ZNU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount slight play

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 84,009 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle is badly corroded but appears structually sound (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust is corroded and deteoriating

brake pad warning wires are missing from nearside front pads

speedo clocks lens cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2024 84,009 miles

Exhaust system insecure front securing clamp is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush has seperated excess/arm resting on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle is badly corroded but appears structually sound (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust is corroded and deteoriating and rear securing clamp is badly corroded

brake pad warning wires are missing from nearside front pads

speedo clocks lens cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,368 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively no wire coming from brake pad (1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 82,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively no wire coming from brake pad (1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,712 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 78,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,501 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,274 miles

Rear axle rusty

back box outer casing rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2020 73,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake pads worn down (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle rusty

back box outer casing rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2019 71,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 67,847 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 67,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 53,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,967 miles

exhaust blowing slightly rear back box

Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 24,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 22,000 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 22,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,320 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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PE59 ZNU is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE59 ZNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE59 ZNU registered?

PE59 ZNU is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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